Description:
The National Army Museum occupies a building adjoining the Royal Hospital, a home for retired soldiers. Whereas the Imperial War Museum is concerned with wars of the 20th century, the National Army Museum tells the colorful story of British armies from 1485 on. Here you'll find uniforms worn by British soldiers in every corner of the world, plus weapons and other gear, flags, and medals. Even the skeleton of Napoleon's favorite charger is here. Also on display are Florence Nightingale's jewelry, the telephone switchboard from Hitler's headquarters (captured in 1945), and Orders and Medals of HRH the Duke of Windsor. "The Rise of the Redcoats" contains exhibitions detailing the life of the British soldier from 1485 to 1793 and includes displays on the English Civil War and the American War of Independence. See the "Knightsbridge to Kensington Attractions" map.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 020/7730-0717
Address:
- Royal Hospital Rd., SW3
- London
Hours:
- Daily 10am-5:30pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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